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| California may be heading into one of its strongest El Niño winters on record. Federal forecasters now put the odds of a “very strong” event this winter at better than 90 percent. For homeowners and landscape managers, that likely means repeated heavy storms damaging the landscaping. Water runs off fast, cutting gullies into slopes and washing out garden beds. Loose gravel and decomposed granite paths erode, and mud spills onto patios and driveways. Water that pools against foundations and retaining walls can cause lasting structural damage. Hillside properties and newly planted areas are most at risk of erosion and mudflows. | |
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Choosing a durable, permeable paving solution will prevent muddy conditions like this. | |
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Avoiding Erosion Decomposed granite pathways are at risk of severe erosion in the coming rains, and most DG stabilizers treat only the surface and have limited time before they break down. Concrete and asphalt resist erosion, but are impermeable and so leave puddles on the surface.
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| Choosing a durable, permeable paving solution will prevent the surface puddling seen on this traditional paving material. | |
Water Management GraniteCrete’s permeability won’t stop heavy runoff, but puddles will disappear quickly as the standing water drains through the GraniteCrete to nourish the soil below. GraniteCrete can minimize or eliminate the need for complex drainage systems (such as bioswales) designed to collect and redirect water. Choose GraniteCrete GraniteCrete provides a practical and aesthetically beautiful solution to improve drainage and avoid erosion while helping protect the surrounding landscape. GraniteCrete’s solid surface won’t erode even under the heaviest rains, and will resist erosion for many years. Rainwater passes through the GraniteCrete surface rather than collecting on top, reducing puddling. Its permeable structure also helps disperse water, reducing concentrated flows that can contribute to erosion. The result is a durable, organic-looking surface that manages water where it falls, while remaining firm and stable underfoot.
Contact a GraniteCrete representative today to learn more about using GraniteCrete for your next landscaping project. |
